Category Archives: Program Info

Curl PEI will be hosting a Competition Coach Workshop

Posted on by September 1, 2024

Competition Coach is designed for coaches who plan to work with athletes who are practicing and competing together. The Competition Coach pathway, at right, describes three training and certification pathways available. Certification as a Competition Coach requires the submission of a practice portfolio and an in-person, on-ice evaluation. Note that certification expires after five years; certification is renewable through a maintenance process where the coach accumulates Professional Development points through additional training. 

Prerequisite: None, but general knowledge of the game. (Minimum age is 14 years for training but cannot achieve certified status until after 16th birthday).

Course Cost: $175

Course content:

  • Teaching & Learning
  • Strategy & Tactics
  • Skill Analysis
  • Practice Planning, including Safety and EAP (Emergency Action Plan)
  • Delivery Skills
  • Brushing Skills
  • Drills to Correct

After completing the workshop the coach is considered to be a “Competition Coach In-Training”.

Upcoming Workshop:

September 28 & 29, 2024
9:00 am-5:00 pm – Must attend both days to get credit
@ the Cornwall Curling Club

More Information
To Register

Off-Season Training at Synergy Fitness & Nutrition Open to All PEI Curlers

Posted on by June 5, 2024

Synergy Fitness & Nutrition in Charlottetown is once again offering an off-season Sport Performance Training Program to Island curlers.  All ages are welcome.  They will work with your level of fitness to ensure your training is fitting your needs.

TRIAL CLASS

Curl PEI will host one night as a Trial for you try the Program.  The Trial night is Thursday, June 13 at 5:30 pm.  The Trial night is open to everyone who interested in the Sport Performance Training Program, even if you are familiar with Synergy Fitness & Nutrition already.  Please REGISTER if you wish to attend the Trial night by June 11th, (requires minimum participants to run).  

(The Trial is in addition to the 26 fitness sessions and will be free to participants)

THE PROGRAM

Participating Curlers will receive:

  • Training Program designed to improve strength and endurance required for curling
  • 2 x  60 minute Training Sessions for 13 weeks
    • 26 Program Sessions for $448.50
  • 3 x 60 minutes Training Sessions for 13
    • 39 Program Sessions for $538.20

The program starts June 18.  Curlers will be in the gym Tuesdays and Thursdays 5:30-6:30 pm and Saturday morning, if you go with a third session/week.

If you miss a session you will be provided makeup times/dates.  If you are unable to attend on the scheduled times, you can work with Synergy Fitness & Nutrition to find a schedule that works for you.

This is a great opportunity to work on conditioning in the off-season to prepare to reach your goals next winter.

If you are interested in participating in this program or have any questions, please REGISTER  as soon as possible. 

Fireside Chat with National Ice Technicians – January 9th

Posted on by December 18, 2023

Join National Ice Technicians, Don Powell, Mike Merklinger, Bek Duck, and Neil Gargul on Tuesday, January 9th at 12:00pm ET for a Fireside Chat!  They’ll be sharing best practices, answering FAQ’s, and taking questions from attendees.

Register by following this link: https://curling-ca.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEqc-CgrDIiG9R76k5pq8tW6UM83sgZ2gkP#/registration

NEW Curling Canada Program – U15 RockFest

Posted on by December 18, 2023

Check out this information about Curling Canada’s new U15 RockFest Program.

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to reach out Craig Savill, 613-797-0902 or Amy Duncan, 902-368-4208.

Rockfest Atlantic – March 28-30, 2024 in Moncton NB.

  • Qualifying curlers will spend 3 days in Moncton NB receiving top notch instruction, Skill Development Clinics and competing in Singles Competitions, Triples Curling and the Golden Rockfest. 
  • This is a single competition meaning that curlers will compete and qualify as a individuals and not as a team. 
  • PEI will be sending at the most 8 curlers (4 females and 4 males).  A minimum score of 10/36 pts must be achieved to be invited to the Atlantic Rockfest.

How to Qualify

  • Parents will need to download the Singles Curling App and register their child.  Permission will then need to be given to the instructor who is scoring the athlete.  Since all the curlers are under the age of 15, parental permission is required through the app.  There is currently no other way to enter the scores other than using the Curling Singles App.
  • Curl PEI will be hosting 3 in-person qualifying events.  The first will be on Dec 29th at the Cornwall Curling Club (exact times will depend on the number of entries).   
  • The scoring will all be done through Singles Curling App developed by Curl Canada.  (We have attached a scoresheet you can print to have with you just in case something happens when you are scoring or that you can use a back up.)
  • Curlers are encouraged to try qualifying as many times as they wish.  Besides the 3 designated in-person qualifying events, curlers can also try to qualify on their own with their coach or Jr Coordinator scoring the athlete (note that parents are not allowed to score their son or daughter).
  • Curlers must be 14 or younger as of June 30, 2023.
  • Deadline for submitting scores is February 19, 2024.

For More Information about the Singles Curling App or Rockfest

Competition Coach Workshop

Posted on by October 3, 2023

Competition Coach is designed for coaches who plan to work with athletes who are practicing and competing together. The Competition Coach pathway describes three training and certification pathways available. Certification as a Competition Coach requires the submission of a practice portfolio and an in-person, on-ice evaluation. Note that certification expires after five years; certification is renewable through a maintenance process where the coach accumulates Professional Development points through additional training. 

Two-day workshop: spent on-ice and in the classroom

Prerequisite: None, but general knowledge of the game. (Minimum age is 14 years for training but cannot achieve certified status until after 16th birthday).

Course Cost: $150

Course content:

  • Teaching & Learning
  • Strategy & Tactics
  • Skill Analysis
  • Practice Planning, including Safety and EAP (Emergency Action Plan)
  • Delivery Skills
  • Brushing Skills
  • Drills to Correct

After completing the workshop the coach is considered to be a “Competition Coach In-Training”.

Upcoming Workshop:

November 25 & 26, 2023
9:00 am-5:00 pm – Must attend both days to get credit
@ the Crapaud Community Curling Club
Cost is $150
Deadline to Register is November 15, 2023 (https://pe.curling.io/en/products)

For more information please contact Amy Duncan at [email protected]

Nominations open for Curl PEI ADL Awards

Posted on by May 5, 2023

The Curl PEI Board of Directors are  excited to announce the return of the Curl PEI ADL Awards. Curl PEI believes it is important to acknowledge the accomplishments of those people within our organization who contribute, excel and promote the sport of curling.  These awards are intended to celebrate individuals, teams and volunteers for their outstanding contributions at all levels of our sport, club level and grassroots initiatives, all the way up to our highest performing athletes.

Nominate an outstanding and deserving candidate – or more – for one of 8 awards!

Click here for details on each award and nomination process.

Nominations will be accepted until May 19, 2023.

 Awards will be presented at Curl PEI ADL Awards Celebration in June (exact date  to follow). 

For more information please contact Amy Duncan at [email protected] or 902-368-4208.

Curl PEI Update

Posted on by December 9, 2014

CurlPEI1.       Junior Warm Up Days – If you have a team interested in participating this Saturday please register by noon on Wednesday, Dec. 10.  We currently have 3 teams registered, we need 4 teams to run.  We can take a maximum of 8 teams.  Register online: https://peicurling.com/eventschships/competitions/about-peica-provincial-competitions/entry-form/.  More info: https://peicurling.com/programs/juniors/curl-pei-junior-fall-league/.

2.       Competition Coach Introduction Workshop – Scheduled for Saturday & Sunday, at the Cornwall Curling Club, registration fee is $130/participant.  If you are interested please email Amy at [email protected] by noon on Wednesday, Dec. 10.  For more information: https://peicurling.com/programs/technical-programs/about-nccp-for-curling/.

3.       Mixed Doubles Trial – PEI’s  first-ever Mixed Doubles Curling Trial goes this weekend – Come out to the Crapaud Community Curling Club to check it out!  For more information: https://peicurling.com/mixeddoubles/

4.       Christmas Classic – 13 & Under and 16 & Under divisions – Dec. 26/27, 2014 at the Silver Fox.  For more information: https://peicurling.com/event/christmas-classic-for-ages-13-and-under-16-and-under/?instance_id=25

5.       Level 2 Umpire Clinic for this Saturday has been cancelled due to low registrations.

Deadlines noon today for weekend Jr Warmup, Club Coach Workshop, Umpire Clinic, Friday for U21

Posted on by December 3, 2014

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Here are several activities with deadlines of noon today, as well as the Pepsi Juniors (Under 21), with a deadline of Friday.

1.       Junior Warm Up Days – If you have a team interested in participating this Saturday please register by noon on Wednesday, Dec. 3.  We currently have 3 teams registered, we need 4 teams to run.  We can take a maximum of 8 teams.  Register online: https://peicurling.com/eventschships/competitions/about-peica-provincial-competitions/entry-form/.  More info: https://peicurling.com/programs/juniors/curl-pei-junior-fall-league/.

2.       Club Coach Workshop – Scheduled for Saturday & Sunday, location TBD, registration fee is $110/participant.  If you are interested please email [email protected] by noon on Wednesday, Dec. 3.  For more information: https://peicurling.com/programs/technical-programs/about-nccp-for-curling/.

3.       Pepsi Juniors (U21) Deadline – The event takes place Dec. 27-31 at the Charlottetown Curling Complex.  Deadline to register is Friday, Dec. 5.   Entry fee is $160/team.  Register online: https://peicurling.com/eventschships/competitions/about-peica-provincial-competitions/entry-form/.

4.       Level 1 Umpires Clinic – December 6, 2014 at the Charlottetown Curling Complex. Cost: $35/new participant; free for already certified umpires to audit.  If you are interested please email [email protected] by noon on Wednesday, Dec. 3.

More teams needed for Curl PEI Junior Warmup Spiels

Posted on by November 30, 2014

Curl PEI’s Saturday morning warmup spiels are a great way for Junior teams to get in practice for their upcoming provincials and other events. The first warmup spiel was held on Saturday at Crapaud. The next one is at Montague this coming Saturday. At the moment, there are only a few teams registered for the event at Montague – more are needed, and it’s not too late to signup! Teams can sign up for the Saturday mornings they are interested in; the cost is $40/team per morning, which includes 2 games (8am-9:50am and 10:10am-12noon).

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Here’s the remaining schedule:

–  December 6 – Montague
–  December 13 – Cornwall
–  January 31 – location TBA
–  February 7 – location TBA
–  February 14 – Cornwall
–  February 21 – Cornwall

To enter any of these events, use the following form https://peicurling.com/eventschships/competitions/about-peica-provincial-competitions/entry-form/ You can pay in advance or on the day of the event.

Curl PEI adopting CCA Curlcast for live scoring – to debut this weekend for Summerside cashspiel

Posted on by November 19, 2014

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Curl PEI, in partnership with the Canadian Curling Association (CCA) Information Services and Technology Department, and with Curl Atlantic, will be using the CCA’s Curlcast competition results platform to present up-to-date scoring for its provincial championship events, and for some other events, this season. Curlcast will debut this weekend with the Pepsi Atlantic Curling Tour Cashspiel at the Silver Fox, and will be used for the Canada Winter Games selection finals on the 29th and 30th.

The Curlcast results system is hosted on a CCA/ Curl Atlantic server, and runs the CCA’s new-and-improved CurlCast program. Curlcast has been used for many years for the CCA’s national events, was introduced for provincial events at Saskatchewan’s provincial curling association, CURLSASK, in September 2013, and has received further updates for this season.

“This an example of the CCA working closely with Member Associations to ensure that curlers and curling fans are kept up to date with the latest in information and technology,” said CCA Chief Executive Officer Greg Stremlaw.

Summerside Cashspiel Curlcast results site: http://curlatlantic.com/scoreboard/competitions/1342-2014-pepsi-act-cashspiel/scoreboard/

 

 

 

 

Last Chance to Register for Sport PEI Sport Leadership Conference

Posted on by November 18, 2014
Last Chance to Register              
 
We just received the full content for Saturday’s NCCP Module – Managing a Sport Program and it looks great.    Here are the full details on the day.  We will take registration up until 4 pm on Thursday November 20th.     Please register on line
 
2014 Sport Leadership Conference.
November 22, 2014
Rodd Charlottetown
Schedule – Saturday November 22

0900-0915 Check in – Continental Breakfast

0915-0920 Welcome

0920-1045 “Developing the Youth Athlete: A kinesiological approach to off-season athletic development”

Ken Seaman, PhD (c), CSCS: Instructor, Faculty of Kinesiology, University of New Brunswick: Lead Strength and Conditioning Coach, Canadian Sport Centre Atlantic (New Brunswick)

1045-1055 Break

1055-1200 “Bring the best of yourself everyday”

Katie Baker – Former Canadian National Field Hockey member and captain.

1200-1230 Lunch

1230-1625 “NEW” Managing a Sport Program Competition Development Module

Gérard Lauzière – Senior Coaching Consultant, High Performance

TABLE OF CONTENTS
1   Introduction
1.1 Purpose of the Document
1.2 NCCP Core Competencies
1.3 Learning Outcomes
1.4 Overall Context
1.5 Symbols
1.6 Workbook Topics


2 Managing
2.1 Expectations, Goals and Rules
2.2 Athlete Contract
2.3 Management of Staff
2.4 Camp and Tournament Management
2.5 Financial Management
2.6 Travel Management


3 Reporting
3.1 Competition Report
3.2 Athlete/Team Progress Report


4 How Am I Doing?
4.2 Self-assessment


5 Great Ideas


6 Reference Material
6.1 Sample Athlete Contract
6.2 Sample Athlete Information Kit
6.3 Travel Management

1625-1630 Wrap up / Thank you
Cost for this day is $10, open to everyone
Registration includes:
– T-shirt
– All 3 Sessions
-Hot Lunch

Payment can be made day-of the event or in advance either by cheque or cash to:

Sport PEI
Sport Leadership Conference
40 Enman Crescent
Charlottetown, PE C1E 1E6

Note: make cheque payable to “SPORT PEI”.

This event is made possible thanks to funding from the 2009 Legacy Trust Fund.

Please register on line

Need more information? Contact Lynn Boudreau (902)368-6253 email

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Curl PEI Rules of Play, Operations Manual, CCA Rules of Curling updated for 2014-2015 season

Posted on by November 18, 2014

The following documents have been updated for the 2014-2015 season, and may be found in the Documents section of PEICurling.com.

The Rules of Curling – Official Rule Book which contains all rules applicable to General Play as well as those applicable to Officiated Play, has also been updated, and is available for purchase online for $6.50 at the following location: http://store.curling.ca/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=TRC&CartID=0

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Curl PEI offering adult and junior Warmup events

Posted on by November 18, 2014

Junior Warm Up Days
This season Curl PEI will be offering 2 x four week Junior Warm Up Days, these are similar to last year’s Junior Fall League. The first four weeks will run before the U21 Provincial Championships while the second four weeks will run before the U18 Provincial Championships. Teams can sign up for the Saturday morning they are interested in; the cost is $40/team; the morning includes 2 games (8am-9:50am and 10:10am-12noon).
The dates and locations are as follows:
– November 22 – Crapaud
– November 29 – Crapaud
– December 6 – Montague
– December 13 – Cornwall
– January 31 – TBA
– February 7 – TBA
– February 14 – Cornwall
– February 21 – Cornwall

Adult Warm Up Days
Similar to the Junior Warm Up Days, Curl PEI is offering four Adult Warm Up Days. This is an effort to provide additional opportunities for our competitive men’s and women’s teams prior to provincials. Teams can sign up for the Saturday morning they are interested in; the cost is $40-50/team; the morning includes 2 games (8:30am-10:30am and 11am-1pm).
The dates and locations are as follows:
– December 27 – Cornwall
– January 3 – Crapaud
– January 10 – Cornwall
– January 17 – Crapaud

To enter any of these events, use the following form https://peicurling.com/eventschships/competitions/about-peica-provincial-competitions/entry-form/

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Club Grant Opportunities/Deadlines

Posted on by November 18, 2014

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U13 Program Grant
– The purpose of this grant is to provide financial support to Member Clubs to operate U13 instructional programs.
– Each Club is eligible to receive $250 this season.
– Deadline to apply is November 15, 2014. Applications are available now.
– A final report is due from each recipient by March 1, 2015.

Try Curling Grant
– The purpose of this grant is to provide financial support to Member Clubs to invite non-curlers under the age of 13 into the club to try the sport.
– Each Club is eligible to receive $150/grant, and is eligible for two grants this season.
– Deadline to apply is November 30, 2014. Applications are available now.
– A final report is due from each recipient by March 1, 2015.

U13 Fun Spiel Grant
– The purpose of this grant is to provide financial support to member clubs to operate a U13 Funspiel, giving this age group more opportunities to play.
– Each Club is eligible to receive $150 this season.
– Deadline to apply is November 30, 2014. Applications are available now.
– A final report is due March 15, 2015.

Club Mixed Doubles Curling Spiel Grant
– The purpose of this grant is to provide financial support to Member Clubs to operate a Club Mixed Doubles Curling Spiel.
– Each Club is eligible to receive $150 this season.
-Deadline to apply is November 30, 2014. Applications are available now.
– A final report is due from each recipient by March 1, 2015.

Attention Curlers!

Posted on by November 18, 2014

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Curl PEI has been accepted to participate in a new initiative between Sport PEI and Synergy Fitness and Nutrition, the Sport Performance Training Program: Training for the Future.  This Sport Performance Training Program will provide an integrated system of service delivery in an environment that will help ensure Island athletes are moving toward their performance goals.

The focus of the Sport Performance Training Program will be to provide a menu of services and mechanisms to help provincial sport organization identified athletes develop the mental, physical, technical and tactical requirements to achieve their desired performance outcomes.

The Sport Performance Training Program will cater to the specific developmental needs of provincial level athletes and coaches, and elite athletes transitioning from the provincial to the national level.

Please review the Sport Performance Training Program plan online, here.

Curl PEI must now identify a maximum of 20 curling athletes for this program.  It is our hope the curlers and/or teams who participate in the Sport Performance Training Program will be those competing in our Provincial Championships that lead to National Championships.  Participating curlers will be required to pay a $200 registration fee.

Are you interested?

If you are interested in becoming one of the 20 athletes please complete the application form:
Sport Performance Training Program Curl PEI Application.

For more information please contact Amy Duncan at 902-368-4208 or [email protected].

Upcoming Coach Workshops

Posted on by November 18, 2014

The  upcoming NCCP Multi Sport Modules schedule can be found here. Here is the 2014/15 NCCP course schedule and fees for the curling specific workshops: Club Coach Youth Sunday, November 30, 2014 9am-5pm LF – David MacRae Montague Curling Club … Continue reading →

Learn to curl: New videos on delivery (both hack and stick methods) and Wheelchair Curling

Posted on by November 18, 2014

The Canadian Curling Association has released two new videos on learning to curl. The first covers delivering the rock, both from a traditional hack position, and by using a delivery stick. The second covers Wheelchair Curling, showing the proper technique … Continue reading →